adjudication
noun
ad·ju·di·ca·tion
ə-ˌjü-di-ˈkā-shən 
1
: the act or process of adjudicating a dispute
The case is under adjudication.
2
a
: a judicial decision or sentence
b
: a decree in bankruptcy
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Green had a troubled criminal history that included four juvenile adjudications (convictions), four felony convictions and two misdemeanors, Bailey wrote.
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Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Bueno was transported to Webb County jail in Laredo for adjudication of the warrant.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Have you ever been charged or convicted of a misdemeanor or felony, including an adjudication of guilt withheld?
—Judy Mollica, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
He was denied youthful offender adjudication.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
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Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Bueno was transported to Webb County jail in Laredo for adjudication of the warrant.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Have you ever been charged or convicted of a misdemeanor or felony, including an adjudication of guilt withheld?
—Judy Mollica, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
He was denied youthful offender adjudication.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Adjudication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adjudication. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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